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This story aired in the October 9, 2025 episode of Crosscurrents.

Bay Area reporter Adreanna Rodriguez went to Kyiv to document the ways Ukrainians continue to live their daily lives. It's a series called “Joy As Resistance In Ukraine.”

Yesterday, in part one, we heard how Ukrainians are preserving their culture with classical music programs for newborns and staying in touch with the modern world through sushi.

Today, in part two, we learn how the electronic music scene and nightlife have been reshaped by the realities of war.

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Story Transcript:

REPORTER: Underneath a canopy of lush green leaves, people bounced back and forth to the music. Everyone looked excited to be there, and their outfits matched that vibe.

Across from the stage, peop

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